Go Ahead and Disable Browser Java Applets — You Can Still Use the Java-based Desktop App

There’s been a lot of news of late regarding Java Applet vulnerabilities. The usual scenario is a link in a phishing email leads the unsuspecting victim to a hacker website that uses unpatched security flaws in Java Applet plugins to compromise the user’s PC. Some commentators are advising you disable Java Applet Plugins in whatever browser you use.

If you choose to disable Java Applets in your web browser will it cause the Java-based My Docs Online Desktop App to stop working?

The short answer is: No, it will not. You can disable Java applets and still use the Desktop App.